Novak Djokovic Wins French Open In Dramatic Comeback
Novak Djokovic won the French Open title after a thrilling match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, keeping tennis fans on the edge of their seat through the end. Djokovic came back after dropping the first two sets to beat Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 at Roland Garros. “The atmosphere and ambiance were truly electric,” Djokovic […]
Soccer star Christian Eriksen Sends ‘greetings’ To Teammates After Euro 2020 Collapse
Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen has sent ‘his greetings’ to his teammates and has been reported to be in stable condition after collapsing on field during a Euro 2020 match Saturday, officials said. The latest developments were announced by the Danish Football Association on Twitter early Sunday morning. “This morning we have spoken to Christian […]
UFC’S Kamaru Usman To Build Academy In Nigeria
Nigeria born Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman has disclosed his plan to set up a sporting academy in the country. Usman, nicknamed Nigeria’s Nightmare, made this known during his visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in Abuja on Friday. The professional mixed martial artist, who have been away from Nigeria […]
Italy Open 2020 Euro With Emphatic Win Over Turkey
Italy rode three second-half goals to a 3-0 win over Turkey in Group A of the opening match of the 2020 European Championship in Rome on Friday. Postponed by a year, the biggest footballing event since the coronavirus brought the world to a halt kicked off Friday at the Stadio Olimpico — a milestone both […]
Unique Euro 2020 Set To Begin: All You Need To Know About Delayed Tournament
Euro 2020 gets underway on Friday – and what was already going to be a unique tournament will be notable for several other reasons too. The competition keeps its name even though it was delayed for a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It will now run from 11 June to 11 July 2021 across […]
Ronaldo: I’m More Motivated Than Ever For Euro 2020
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is beginning his fifth European Championship with unbridled enthusiasm. “I am at this Euros as if it were the first. I feel as motivated or more motivated than I did in 2004 at my first European Championship,” the 36-year-old told the Portuguese federation’s magazine ‘360’ on Thursday. “We are the defending […]
Olympic Games: Meet The Four Nigerian Table Tennis Players Going To Tokyo
Given the rescheduled 2020 Olympic Games, due to the COVID-19 pandemic which is less than 50 days away, the quartet of Aruna Quadri, Funke Oshonaike, Edem Offiong, and Olajide Omotayo were qualified to represent Nigeria for the table-tennis event at the Olympic Games. Here is how the four players qualified for Olympics; Quadri Aruna On […]
Euro 2020: Fans At Wembley Games Required To Show Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test
Fans attending England’s Euro 2020 group games at Wembley Stadium will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test before entry. Uefa says UK-based ticket holders aged 11 or over can show proof of full vaccination, with both doses received at least 14 days before the match. Those not fully vaccinated must […]
Former New York Giants Head Coach Jim Fassel Dies At 71
Former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel has died at the age of 71, his son, John, confirmed to the Los Angeles Times on Monday night. Jim Fassel, who lived in Las Vegas, died of a heart attack while under sedation after being taken to a local hospital Monday with chest pains, John Fassel […]
Serena Knocked Out Of French Open After Losing To Rybakina
Serena Williams’ quest for a 24th grand slam singles title goes on after a fourth-round defeat by Elena Rybakina at the French Open. Having come into the tournament with low expectations, Williams had looked solid through her first three matches. With big names falling by the wayside, the American surged up the list of title […]
